Consultant - Directorate for Transport, Trade and Sustainable Development

DELIVERABLES

• Assist the Director in the development, rationalization, coordination and implementation of ACS policies, programmes and projects (for Trade, Transport, Logistics, and Sustainable Development), which contribute effectively to the development process in the Greater Caribbean;
• Assist the Director and the Directorate team to provide professional input (including design) in developing appropriate projects for delivering technical assistance to Member States in Trade, Transport, Logistics, and Sustainable Development;
• Advise the Director on all matters related to ACS policies, programmes and projects as well as support initiatives and present recommendations aimed at achieving the objectives and mandates of the Association;
• Analyse, make projections and recommend actions to be taken to achieve the objectives and functions of the Directorate;
• Prepare preliminary concept papers/notes on Trade, Transport, Logistics, and Sustainable Development;
• Prepare reports on activities, programmes and projects undertaken by the Directorate in accordance with established guidelines;
• Prepare, analyse and edit technical reports on transport, logistics and sustainable development in collaboration with Director and other Directorates;
• Act as a resource person on issues in accordance with the policies, programmes and projects of the Directorate, creating synergies amongst the areas with emphasis on Trade, Transport, Logistics and Sustainable Development;
• Assist in the development and implementation of work programmes for the Directorate in collaboration with other Directorates and the mandate set out by the Member States;
• Contributes to the preparation and delivery of written reports for the Director;
• Supports project implementation and management plans including scope, budget, resources, risk and quality for assigned projects in Trade, Transport and Sustainable Development
• Advises the Director on the development of a work programme that mainstreams the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals which are relevant to the mandates of transport;
• Advises the Director on the creation, rationale, coordination and implementation of ACS policies, programmes and projects which contribute effectively to the development process of the Greater Caribbean;
• Assists the Director in the design, presentation and management of cooperation projects on transport, logistics and sustainable development to fulfil the ACS mandate;
• Assists the Director in managing programmes, projects and consultancies undertaken by the Directorate in accordance with established guidelines;
• Acts as a resource person on issues in accordance with the policies, programmes and projects of the Directorate, creating synergies amongst the areas;
• Conceptualizes project profiles and prepares proposals in collaboration with the Director for submission to the Directorate for Cooperation and Resource Mobilisation;
• Assists the Director in managing the financial, technical and logistical areas of projects undertaken by the Directorate, creating synergies amongst the areas;
• Provides progress reports on projects, manages budgets, and provides quality assurance to ensure that projects comply with objectives in form, and content;
• Assists the Director in organising, executing, monitoring and following up on activities of the Directorate stemming from the mandates received from the Special Committees as well as those received from the higher bodies of the ACS within its purview;
• Monitors regional developments of issues relevant to the mandate of the Directorate to identify risks and opportunities for the ACS development agenda and make recommendations regarding its related studies, projects and programmes;
• Monitors, analyses and reports on issues that could affect transport, logistics, and sustainable development in the region;
• In consultation with the Director and with the support of the Research Assistant, collaborates with the Communications Unit to prepare content for publication on the ACS website and social media pages and create knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience;
• Represents the ACS at official meetings, events, workshops and conferences as designated;

DURATION

The Consultancy would be for an initial period of six months and may be renewed. The position is to be executed in person at the Association’s Secretariat in Trinidad.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A Postgraduate degree (Master's or equivalent) and Bachelor’s in Transport, Economics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a combination of these relevant fields;
• Knowledge of local, regional and international transport and trade principles, laws, regulations and conventions (including familiarity with international organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Maritime Organization, World Custom Organizations, COCATRAM or others related);
• At least five (5) years’ progressive work experience in regional and international transport and trade at national, regional or international levels in public or private sector;
• Knowledge and/or experience (desired) in Single Window Platforms or any other digitalized platform related to trade (import/export), supply chain, logistics, and transport;
• Prior experience in managing projects funded by international cooperation agencies.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills;
• Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work;
• Ability to successfully apply the Secretariat/Directorate’s policies and strategies in interactions with key stakeholders in member states and international partners;
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment;
• Knowledge and experience in the use of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Logical Frameworks, or Primavera;
• Experience in developing and implementing work programmes;
• Experience of building networks and relationships with stakeholders;
• Ability in analytical problem solving and critical thinking;
• Advanced Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360, including MS Project, and Business Power Intelligence tools, Power BI, Canvas or any other related design or analytic software;
• Professionalism, Integrity and Accountability;
• Diplomatic acumen is desirable, but not a must;
• Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of governmental and transport planning and policy, current trends in regional and international transport and logistics planning;
• Knowledge of statistical and research methods, transport models, and datamining, is desirable;
• Knowledge of future transport needs and transport systems and logistics;
• Theory and principles of automated data collection and processing;
• Ability to prepare reports, collect, analyse and compile statistical and technical information pertaining to transport planning;
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear and concise planning reports;
• Experience in the full understanding of modern transport operational systems;
• Experience in the application of technology into management of transport and logistics as well as knowledge of transport related environmental matters;
• Excellent writing, editing, reporting and oral communication skills in English and either Spanish or French.